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BUTTERNUT SQUASH GRATIN

DiAnne — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 21:31:50 GMT

I have been meaning to try this recipe - decided today was the day.

6 cups squash, cleaned and cut into bite-size cubes
1 small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, diced
1 t dried thyme
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup feta, crumbled
Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Put in a gratin dish and bake until squash is tender and top is light brown - about 30-40 minutes.

I bought pre-cubed squash. How long this takes will depend on how big the cubes are. I had to add an additional 10 minutes before the ones in the center were fork tender. I did not have a small onion so I used a large shallot. I also added some chopped fresh parsley to sprinkle on top. This is definitely a keeper for me.

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GenXmuse — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 21:36:37 GMT

Sounds delish!

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Scooby Doo — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 22:03:16 GMT

I have several banana squash that need to be used. I'll try this recipe for some of it. Looks good.

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knittykitty — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 22:04:47 GMT

I would add buttered bread crumbs topping :-))

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Kachina624 — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 22:40:10 GMT

This would be a great accompaniment to Christmas dinner.

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Flatbush — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 06:15:46 GMT

@DiAnne

I never knew I could buy squash already cleaned and cut. Any thoughts as to what section in the grocery store I would find it ?

Thank you.

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novamc1 — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 19:44:18 GMT

@Flatbush

Packaged cubes of peeled butternut squash, ready to cook, are found in the produce section of most grocery stores that I visit.

If you've ever noticed plastic-wrapped trays of green beans or zucchini and yellow squash on display, you will probably also find trays of butternut squash already peeled and cubed.

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jannabelle1 — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 00:42:52 GMT

@Flatbush, I've seen small bags of frozen cubed squash, but I'm sure the fresh cut in the produce section would be better.

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DiAnne — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 17:02:08 GMT

@Flatbush

You find it in the produce section. I used to avoid using butternut squash because the prep was difficult and I was always afraid of losing a finger!

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2zbeach — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 23:27:06 GMT

@DiAnne

Thank you! This was delicious! It baked 45 minutes. Next time I'll make sure the squash cubes are more uniform in size. This recipe is a keeper!

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DiAnne — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:25:43 GMT

@2zbeach

I am glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.

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novamc1 — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 13:06:35 GMT

@DiAnne

I think that recipe sounds great and I'm saving it, but something has occurred to me.

It calls for heavy whipping cream plus parmesan. That is how I used to make Alfredo sauce from scratch for other dishes that we like at our house.

Then I discovered that simply buying a container of Buitoni or RANA brands of refrigerated Alfredo sauces did as well or better than my own sauce from scratch.

For me, it's hard to go back to buying both the whipping cream and parmesan separately, when I can get both in one store-bought sauce.

Just a thought. I'm sure your version is excellent and appreciate your post of the recipe.

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DiAnne — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 17:05:43 GMT

@novamc1

That is a good thought. I have never purchased Alfredo sauce.